Mexico City Five Day Trip
(5 days)

Itinerary

DAY

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DESCRIPTION

Day 1

Mexico City, Mexico

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Dinner

You will be welcomed on arrival leaving baggage claim and customs to the Mexico City International Airport and privately transferred to your hotel (:45 mins). Tonight dinner is reserved for you at the acclaimed El Izote Restaurant with an explanation of the menu by the Chef (subject to availability).

Day 2

Mexico City, Mexico

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San Angel / Coyoacan / Xochimilco You will be met in the hotel lobby at 9:00 a.m. by your guide for a privately guided exploration of the subtler aspects of Mexico City. We head to the charming suburb of San Angel for the Bazar Sabado (Saturday Bazar). The bustling market is held along the cobblestone streets and pretty San Jacinto Plaza and features a lovely mix of jewelry, ceramics, glassware, and household items. You will also visit the Casa Estudio de Diego Rivera, the actual home of Diego and Frida masterfully crafted by Juan O’Gorman, where you can see the artists’ workshop and original works by Diego Rivera. On to Coyocan, your lunch at Los Danzantes is reserved and included today. After lunch you can explore the Bazar Artesanal de Coyocan where you will find everything from gypsie silverwork to indigenous pottery and weavings; look out for the stilted jugglers performing in the streets! You may also opt to visit the now famous Casa Azul, the famous former birthplace and home of Frida Khalo where you can see original work by Frida as well as photos and other artifacts from her life. Following lunch, you will visit the ancient Aztec waterways of Xochimilco, which remind you Mexico’s many layers of cultural and historical past. You have up to a two-hour private ride in one of the traditional Trajineras (river boats in Nahuatl) to ply the ancient waterways with perhaps a stop in the Nativitas Embarcadero to the large crafts market for some shopping. Time and interest permitting you can visit the Dolores Olmedo Museum which houses 137 original works by Diego Riviera and also includes 25 works by Frida Khalo and more than 600 pre-Hispanic artifacts. In the late afternoon you return to our lovely hotel to relax and freshen up for night on the town on your own.

Day 3

Mexico City, Mexico

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Mexico City: National Anthropology Museum / Historic Center / Zocalo Today after a delicious breakfast you will be picked up in the hotel lobby at 9:00 a.m. for a full day, privately guided tour of the world-renowned National Anthropology museum. Your expert guide will add contour and colour to the myriad of fascinating exhibits. You will continue on to the historic city centre with continued commentary by your guide with visits to the Catedral Metropolitana, the Templo Mayor and museum (You may wish to be accompanied by the site’s archeologist (optional and at additional cost) during your visit to the Aztec’s Templo Mayor), Palacio Nacional, the Zocalo, Palacio de Bellas Artes, and more depending on time and interest. Lunch is included today at Café Tacuba or another of the many fine eateries in the Historic City Center. In the late afternoon, you return to your fine hotel for relaxation and dinner on your own in the hotel restaurant or at one of the many excellent restaurants within walking distance.

Day 4

Mexico City, Mexico

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Teotihuacán / Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe You will be met in the hotel lobby for a privately guided tour of the stunning archaeological zone of Teotihuacan, famous for the world’s 3rd and 4th largest pyramidal structures, the enormous Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. Again, your guide will enhance your experience with expert explanations of the importance of the site and its place in the rich history of Mexico’s many layers of pre-Columbian civilizations. Your privately guided tour includes a visit to the Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Afternoon return to your hotel and dinner and evening on your own.

Day 5

Mexico City, Mexico

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Departure: Mexico City D.F. / Home or Next Destination You will be met in the hotel lobby for a private transfer to the Mexico City International Airport. Your driver will accompany you inside the terminal and assist you with baggage and finding the correct counter for your check in.

Tour Features

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Description

Our Mexico City Five Day trip is the perfect opportunity to visit the incredible sites and participate in the many activities that Mexico City has to offer. From visiting art museums, cathedrals, and archeological ruins to shopping in bazars and on Mexico’s 5th avenue, this trip is packed full of amazing things to see and do. We’ll help you choose the perfect resort or boutique hotel to meet your every need, and we’ll make sure you taste the absolute best in cuisine and drink that this capital city has to offer. The Mexico City Five Day is an unforgettable experience in its self, but it also makes the perfect starting point for extended trips that venture into other regions of Mexico.

Highlights

Wining and Dining

Enjoy the renouned local cuisine at the finest restaurants in the world

Shopping

Visit the bazars of San Angel and Artesanal de Coyocan to shop for jewelry, glassware, ceramics, gypsie silverwork, pottery, weavings, and more

Stroll the Avineda Presidente Masaryk with its many boutiques and restaurants. Widely regarded as the most expensive street in Latin America

Cultural Sites

Visit the home of Diego Rivera and the birthplace of Frida Khalo

Catedral Metropolitana - Considered one of the finest works of architecture in all of Latin America, this cathedral is the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Mexico.

Templo Mayor and Museum - This museum is at the site of an ancient temple and houses thousands of items excavated from the site.

Palacio Nacional - Home to the Federal Executive branch of Mexico, this palace is truly breathtaking.

The Zocalo - This is the square around which many of these museums, palaces, and places of importance lie

Palacio de Bellas Artes - This is the finest opera house in all of Mexico

Teotihuacan - this archeological site is home to the world's 3rd and 4th largest pyramidsShrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe

About Us

Journey Mexico specializes in crafting unique, authentic and unexpected travel experiences for the discerning and sophisticated traveler throughout the Mexican republic.Whether you would like to travel to Mexico to explore Mayan ruins, relax in a hacienda, visit islands in Baja’s Sea of Cortes, search for handicrafts in markets, or adventure in the Copper Canyon, we take great pride in sharing Mexico’s natural beauty & rich cultural heritage in the company of our warm and welcoming people.2016 Virtuoso Peer-to-Peer Award Winner - "Best Destination & Experiences - In-Country Partner

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Ask us about the new culinary experiences we're developing; from haute cuisine, to locals only street food, we've vetted them and are excited to share Mexico's cuisine with your important clients!

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Reviewed on: 09 Feb 2014

We went back and forth several times with Journey Mexico planning our itinerary and were very pleased with their responsiveness and obvious knowledge of the Yucatan Peninsula. They put together a wonderful tour with highly professional and knowledgeable driver/guides, and the hotel recommendations were excellent. They also followed up while we were traveling to make sure everything was satisfactory. Would definitely use them again.

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Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2014

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Reviewed on: 28 Oct 2014

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Reviewed on: 21 Nov 2014

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Reviewed on: 09 Jan 2015

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Reviewed on: 17 Feb 2017

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Reviewed on: 22 Oct 2017

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Reviewed on: 16 Feb 2018

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